James Van Straten

James Van Straten is a Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, specializing in Bitcoin and its interplay with the macroeconomic environment. Previously, James worked as a Research Analyst at Saidler & Co., a Swiss hedge fund, where he developed expertise in on-chain analytics. His work focuses on monitoring flows to analyze Bitcoin's role within the broader financial system.

In addition to his professional endeavors, James serves as an advisor to Coinsilium, a UK publicly traded company, where he provides guidance on their Bitcoin treasury strategy. He also holds investments in Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR).

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Ray Dalio Sounds the Alarm on Global Systemic Risk, But Bitcoin Remains Resilient

As Ray Dalio warns of a looming systemic crisis, markets reel from rising yields, tariff uncertainty, and a weakening dollar.

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater. (CoinDesk archives)

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Metaplanet Becomes 10th Largest Public Bitcoin Holder With Latest BTC Buy

Company adds 319 BTC, bringing total holdings to 4,525 as part of aggressive treasury expansion backed by capital market activity.

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Chart of the Week: Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Is Flashing Possible Bitcoin Bottom

The bitcoin to VIX ratio might be signalling a potential long-term bottom for BTC price.

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Gold and Bonds' Safe Haven Allure May be Fading With Bitcoin Emergence

Bitcoin may not fit the traditional mold of a safe haven, but in a world of rising sovereign risk and broken financial norms, it may be time to redefine what 'safe' actually means.

Safety Deposit Boxes (Shutterstock/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Dollar Index Falls to Lowest Level in 3 Years, While BTC Remains Steady

China has increased tariffs on U.S. goods to a cumulative 125%, intensifying the trade war.

DXY Index Price (Investing.com)

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Bitcoin’s Recent Drawdown Proves Its More Than Just a Leveraged Tech Play

Despite a 26% drop from all-time highs, bitcoin holds steady compared to leading tech stocks, signaling increasing maturity.

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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $80K Alongside 5% Plunge in Nasdaq as China Tariff Tiff Escalates

Amid the carnage, gold continued to be well-bid, surging to another record high.

Bitcoin price (CoinDesk)

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U.S. CPI Declined in March; Core Rate Rose Just 0.1%.

Whether the fresh inflation numbers boost rate cut hopes or the price of bitcoin is another story as the data is from prior to last week's sweeping tariff announcements.

Two paper carrier bags of fresh fruit and baked products. (Maria Lin Kim/Unsplash)

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U.S. Stock Market Breaks Records, but History Points to Bearish Signals

Historic gains offer short-term relief, but market patterns signal caution ahead.

Bear and bull (Pixabay)